Poseissi watched Xu Ran intently, wondering what was on her mind.
Now, she truly believed that Tang Chen might not have been killed by Xu Ran.
Although Xu Ran always had a lecherous look about him and was a shameless person, he possessed a pride that towered above anyone else's.
That quality made her involuntarily believe that maybe Xu Ran was a good person.
Then, was it Tang San who had been deceiving her all along?
"Hmph. Xu Ran…"
Tang San also appeared, listening to the beautiful music Xu Ran played, and he clenched his fists.
He knew nothing about this area, but he could feel the purity and beauty of the music.
"Why can you do everything, and why is everything you do so impressive?"
"Xu Ran… why?"
Anger roared from Tang San's throat, and his eyes were filled with deep jealousy.
He was so jealous; why wasn't he Xu Ran?
If he were Xu Ran, how carefree would he be?
Then he too could be perfect, casually say a few words, do a few things, show a bit of talent, and easily win the hearts of beautiful women. He would be the center of attention wherever he went.
At any time and place, he could have peerless beauties by his side.
Even, there would be peerless beauties willing to live and die for him, willing to do anything for him.
That kind of life was what he envied.
Although he was tormented by Xu Ran, and he hated Xu Ran, had he ever not envied Xu Ran?
Xu Ran was simply the image of himself in his dreams.
Everything was perfect, whatever he did was right, and at any time what he received was support, not obstruction.
But!
He was not Xu Ran!
He was Tang San!
His life was the opposite of Xu Ran's.
Xu Ran was surrounded by beauties, while he, Tang San, was a single dog.
Xu Ran's actions were smooth sailing, while he, no matter what he did, eventually faced harsh backlash.
Hehe…
"All of this, Xu Ran, if it wasn't for you, perhaps I too would have become as popular as you. Without you, I would be the most outstanding genius! Without you, how could my life be so miserable?"
Tang San's gaze was incredibly cold.
One could imagine that if Xu Ran didn't exist in this world, he, Tang San, could walk the same paths Xu Ran did. The chances Xu Ran had, perhaps they would have been his, Tang San's, instead.
Without Xu Ran, he would have Xiaowu, as well as all the women by Xu Ran's side.
Then they would probably be moved by him, Tang San, because he would be the strongest genius.
Tang San watched Xu Ran for a while before turning and leaving.
He knew that Xu Ran was his natural enemy. If Xu Ran died, there would be nothing left in his life to suppress him, not even the Divine Realm Gods.
If Xu Ran didn't die, he could never rise to power in this lifetime.
Before Xu Ran appeared, his days were tough as well, but everything proceeded as he had expected, relatively smoothly. But once Xu Ran showed up, all his plans were disrupted.
As long as Xu Ran died, he would regain everything that he was supposed to have.
"Xu Ran, I don't believe your luck will last forever. I don't believe I, Tang San, will never be your match. It's impossible. I won't be inferior to you. Although you have bullied me all along, as long as I seize the opportunity, I will ensure you're doomed," Tang San murmured, his eyes full of determination.
Even though he had constantly been abused and struck down by Xu Ran, he kept this belief deep within him.
For his father, for his teacher, for his great-grandfather, for all the family members of the Hao Tian Clan who died tragically, and for his mother, who was incarcerated by Xu Ran, he must succeed!
He couldn't fall!
The deep-seated hatred he harbored was still waiting to be avenged!
…
The music ceased.
The wondrous flute music slowly faded away.
Everyone slowly opened their eyes, astonishment etched on their faces, still savoring the beauty that the flute music had brought them.
"My 'Cultivation Level' has broken through."
"My 'Cultivation Level' has also broken through."
"So has mine."
A group of Soul Masters in purple and yellow robes were shocked as they felt their Soul Power at that moment.
Not only had their Soul Power greatly increased, but its quality also became higher and much richer.
Moreover, they knew that what they had gained was far more than just an enhancement in Soul Power; they had a faint enlightenment that would make their ascent to the highest realms much easier.
At that moment, their gazes toward Xu Ran were filled with increasingly intense admiration.
"My 'Cultivation Level'..."
The Sea Witch sensed the surging and overwhelming Soul Power within her body. She had been stuck at the threshold of level ninety-three, unable to break through.
She had accumulated enough Soul Power, but had always lacked the opportunity for a breakthrough.
At their level of 'Cultivation Level', the opportunity for a breakthrough was critically important; without one, one could remain stuck at that level forever.
And now, the Sea Witch felt as though she had found her opportunity for breakthrough.
She mobilized her Soul Power, relentlessly impacting her bottleneck.
With a soft "pop" sound.
In an instant, the aura around the Sea Witch surged, far stronger than before.
"I actually, broke through?"
The Sea Witch's cheeks flushed with excitement.
As a Titled Douluo, advancing just one level could take decades or even scores of years.
And now she had broken through with Xu Ran's help.
"Thank you."
The Sea Witch looked into Xu Ran's eyes and spoke sincerely.
If not for Xu Ran, perhaps she would have had to wait several more years for her breakthrough.
And the waiting during these years would diminish her potential in the levels to come.
The younger one is, the easier it is to break through realms.
Because the body has immense plasticity when young. The longer the delay, the more one's intrinsic potential fades, eventually leaving one unable to reach higher realms.
"No need to thank me. Your accumulation was sufficient; otherwise, the breakthrough wouldn't have come so swiftly," Xu Ran said as he handed the Sea Demon Flute back to the Sea Witch.
"What's your name?"
The Sea Witch couldn't help but ask. She realized she didn't even know the name of the man before her.
"Xu Ran."
"I'm Lorelai," the Sea Witch said.
"Lorelai, that is a lovely name," Xu Ran said with a smile.
"Your playing is beautiful, much nicer than mine," Lorelai said somewhat dejectedly. At that moment, she truly realized the gap; it was then she understood what was meant by 'sounds of heaven.'
Even that music was intoxicating, allowing one to comprehend all that was depicted within the melody, and even attain some insights into life and cultivation.
This ability had transcended the realm of mere music.
Xu Ran's extraordinary strength allowed him to integrate his cultivation insights into the music, naturally granting significant gains to all who listened.
"Could you find some time to teach me in the future?" Lorelai asked shyly.
She made an earnest plea.
If she hadn't known such wonderful things existed in the world, she could easily let it go. But knowing about them, she couldn't let the opportunity slip away.
"You can slowly learn from this book," Xu Ran said as he handed a book on musical composition to Lorelai.
"I... I want... you to teach me personally," Lorelai said, taking the book and clenching her teeth. Her heart was racing, filled with conflict. She was certain, she had fallen for the outstanding Xu Ran.